4 Months Old

We're a 1/3 of the way to One! I honestly couldn't tell you where the past 4 months have gone...it feels like it was just recently that we were wondering if we'd ever be blessed with children. Avelyn you are the BIGGEST source of joy (worry and stress...but all worth it) in our life. We can't imagine how we ever existed before you were born; you are our sunshine and our life. We love you more than we ever thought it was possible to love someone.

This past month...
*You sat in a high chair during dinner for the first time (at Grandma and Grandpa's)
*You rolled over from your belly to your back, and from back to your belly
*You grab at your feet and put them in your mouth (more so when you don't have a diaper on)
*You had your first taste of rice cereal
*You LOVE sleeping on your side (and this is how I always find you)
*You still haven't slept through the night more than twice
*You love playing with your toys, it doesn't matter if it's your exersaucer, your exercise mat, or your stuffed animals
*You love putting EVERYTHING in your mouth: Toys, fingers, hands, anything
*You can stand on your own, just holding on to someone's fingers
*You some how manage to move yourself ALL OVER your crib...you're never in the position that I left you in
*You take anywhere from 4-8ozs at a time
*Sometimes you think the middle of the night is the perfect play time and can't figure out why mommy sits in the rocking chair half-asleep watching you
*You are such a happy baby
*You've started giving the sweetest hugs and hold on tight to mommy and daddy
*You're starting to associate your name with you
*You'll play by yourself on your exercise mat for 45 minutes at a time
*You're still having a bit of a mommy-obsession, but you're getting better at going to other people
*You're ticklish on your feet, sides, and tummy
*You love your bath time and kick your feet with such ferocity (I can't wait until the bathroom is done, so you stop soaking the kitchen!)
*You have one of the biggest and best smiles in the world
*You're officially wearing 3-6 months clothing
*You're almost as big as your cousin C, and she's 3 months older than you (your feet are the same size)
*I actually have to start brushing your hair in the morning, otherwise it gets all knotty
*You've started grabbing at EVERYTHING and pulling on it as hard as you can (especially hair)
*You can also scream like it's nobody's business...especially when you want something NOW!
*You're very interested in whatever it is that Mommy and Daddy are eating
*There is no better sound in the world than that of your talking and laughter

You have changed so much in this past month, it's astounding! Mommy and Daddy love you so very, very much!



Here's the pictures!